Search for Quali�ied Candidates

Browse Job Seekers

Running a match in WIT is not the only way to find job candidates. Sometimes you have to be creative to find just the right candidate. This tool is meant to help you do just that!

use the Browse function, AKA “query”

UNIQUEREQUIREMENT

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Many job results Less job results but these hitsmay be more relevant

Fewer results

refine again

Consider Other Occupations with Similar Skills

Look at Similar Job Postings

Other Ways to Find Quali�ied Candidates

Market

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Consider... Consider...TRAINER?

Keep a list of customers you’ve screened

Run the Unemployment Insurance Claimant List Report

Run a WorkInTexas Ad hoc Report

Use the Browse function (some staff call this a query) in WorkInTexas to find qualified candidates.

Start with the job posting you’re working as a base, but then refine or specify some of the criteria. For example, use Job Seeker Browse―Text to enter a unique word or phrase that will match to that same word or phrase on the job candidate’s profile. This allows you to use common words specific to an occupation or industry like, “TWIC” or “PTIN” or “Peoplesoft.” If you get too many matches, add additional criteria, such as location. The more criteria you enter, the fewer but hopefully better, matches you’ll get. However, when you are too specific, you can easily miss good candidates with poor applications. Using one or two unique items to search may actually give you more options from which to choose than a very narrowly defined search.

receptionist &information clerk

office &administrative

supporttraining

specialist

trainingmanagerhuman resources & training,

all others

education, library workers, all others

data entrykeyersecretary

office clerk

Find job postings similar to the one you’re working by running the Job Postings by Occupation Report. use specific filters like Workforce Area

and Occupational Category

use the “Interested Open” list

Use this report to find postings with occupations similar to the occupation for which you’re searching. By selecting specific filters, such as the Workforce Area and Occupational Category, you can narrow the list. Then, review the job candidates who were referred to these postings and contact those who are qualified.

spreadsheet index cards computer files drive

Use a spreadsheet, index cards, or files on your computer or shared drive to keep track of candidates you’ve contacted and their job search information. Order it by occupation so the next time you get an opening for that particular occupation, you can easily and quickly find job ready candidates with good contact information. Be sure to keep the file updated!

This report gives you a list of people who filed for unemployment insurance (UI). Although you can’t organize the list by occupation, the job candidates on this list have recent work experience, are more likely to have current contact information, and should be ready to interview “on-the-spot!”

You can define the criteria on an Ad hoc Report in WorkInTexas to return a list of customers who have a specific occupation on their application. To run the report: • Access the Report tab in WIT • Choose Ad hoc Reports > Add Report • Complete the following fields: º Status: Choose Final º Enter a Name and Description for the report º Choose Output Type: Excel Enter the SQL Code (From the Occupation Ad hoc Report SQL Job Aid under the resources tab in the NWI Learning Management System) º Click Generate

We encourage job seekers to network—and so should you! Networking is still the best way for job seekers and employers to find each other. The key to networking is to market what you’re “selling”—in this case the job posting. Market to both internal and external customers.

INTERNAL EXTERNAL • ECs • PSRs • Resource Specialists • Other Staffing Specialists • Greeters • Morning huddle share • Email blasts

• Hot Jobs board • Employers • Resource area announcements • College placement departments • Social media • Professional organizations

What’s the difference between a match and a browse?

A match is an automatically generated list of applicants who meet the mandatory job requirements.

A browse is a manual search for qualified applicants. You can enter any search criteria you like when you’re browsing.

MARKET WHAT YOU’RE “SELLING!”

View a qualified customer’s “Interested Open” list. There could be some qualified job candidates on those postings.